Jennifer Hatley's Assessment Of The Adult

Front 1

The narrow or pointed end of an anatomical structure. The _____ of the heart is located at the bottom of the organ where it narrows at the base of the ventricles.

Back 1

Apex

Front 2

The gathering and documenting of information regarding the physical and mental health status of an individual.

Back 2

Assessment

Front 3

The broader end of an anatomical structure, usually found at the point of attachment to adjacent structures. An exception to the rule is the _____ of the lung, which is at the bottom where the broader aspect lays above the diaphragm.

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Base

Front 4

The original set of findings, such as those of the initial nursing assessment, against which subsequent findings are measured

Back 4

Baseline

Front 5

The body system comprised of the heart and vessels, including veins, arteries, and all their smaller structures.

Back 5

Cardiovascular system

Front 6

The portion of the brain most concerned with muscular coordination and balance. In humans, it is comprised of two lateral lobes and a medial lobe, and projects outward at the rear of the brain.

Back 6

Cerebellum

Front 7

A cardiac _____ is a short, sharp sound associated with certain cardiac anomalies. Malaligned or arthritic joints can also produce _____ , which can be both heard and felt when the affected joint is manipulated.

Back 7

Click

Front 8

_____ are adventitious lung sounds that may be high or low in pitch.

Back 8

Crackles

Front 9

An abnormal out-pouching or dilation of a vessel resulting from disease or congenital malformation.

Back 9

Aneurysm

Front 10

The process of listening with a stethoscope to evaluate sounds occurring within the body.

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Auscultation

Front 11

The time it takes for blanched capillaries to fill and impart a rosy hue to the tissues that have been blanched by pinching. Normal _____ _____ is less than two seconds.

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Capillary refill

Front 12

A simplified vision chart made of entirely of E-shapes in various positions. Children and non-literate adults can be tested by having them show wih their fingers which way the three open legs of the E are pointing.

Back 12

E-Chart

Front 13

The body system comprising the alimentary tube, from the mouth to the esophagus, downward through the stomach and intestines, culminating at the anus.

Back 13

Gastrointestinal system

Front 14

The body system comprised of both the sexual organs, male and female, and the organs of urination, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Back 14

Genitourinary system

Front 15

The largest organ of the body, comprised of the full layers of the skin. It is involved in maintenance of fluid balance, temperature regulation, and protection of all internal organs.

Back 15

Integumentary system

Front 16

An exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic region of the spinal column resulting in a rounded upper back.

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Kyphosis

Front 17

An exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spinal column.

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Lordosis

Front 18

Sounds which are caused by turblence in the blood resulting from pathologies such as stenosis and valvular insufficiency.

Back 18

Murmur

Front 19

The body system which includes the brain, spinal and peripheral nerves.

Back 19

Neurological system

Front 20

The body system comprised of the muscles, bones, and tendons.

Back 20

Musculoskeletal system

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A new tissue growth which serves no physiologic purpose. It can be either benign or malignant

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Neoplasm

Front 22

A side-wards bouncing movement of the eyes indicative of a neurological malfunction.

Back 22

Nystagmus

Front 23

Related to the foot. _____ pulses are felt on top of the foot

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Pedal

Front 24

The sexual organs and glands of the male or the female.

Back 24

Reproductive system

Front 25

The body system comprised of the lungs and their associated structures, including the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and alveoli.

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Respiratory system

Front 26

Low pitched, continuous lung sounds similar to wheezes. They usually occur when the larger airways are partially obstructed by secretions. They clear with coughing.

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Rhonchi

Front 27

Creaking or brushing lung sounds caused by inflamed pleural surfaces rubbing against each other. They are indicative of pleural effusion or pneumothorax.

Back 27

Rubs

Front 28

Changes in the body that occur secondary to a disease process or an injury.

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Sequelae

Front 29

The white of the eye.

Back 29

Sclera

Front 30

A sideways curve of the spine. It may be a single curve, but is more commonly S-shaped as the body attempts to compensate for the original deformity.

Back 30

Scoliosis

Front 31

An abnormal opening in the septum between two heart chambers.

Back 31

Septal defect

Front 32

A distance vision assessment chart utilizing ramdom groups of letters, which become progressively smaller with each subsequent line.

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Snellen chart

Front 33

A narrowing of a passage. It can be caused by buildup along the interior of the passage, pressure on the outside of the passage, or a congenital malformation.

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Stenosis

Front 34

A high piched, musical sound heard loudest over the trachea. It occurs during inspiration and suggests obstruction at the trachea or larynx.

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Stridor

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Largest tube in the respiratory system. It leads from the throat to the mainstem bronchi.

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Trachea

Front 36

The patterns formed by changes in the baseline.

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Trends

Front 37

Adventitious breath sounds caused by air passing through narrowed airways. They indicate an obstructive process, such as asthma or the presence of a foreign body.

Back 37

Wheezes

Front 38

A condition where the pupils are congenitally unequal.

Back 38

Anisocoria